ResourceHub Category: Student Development
New campus, next-generation tech: ActivPanel 9 at Ilim College
Ilim College, a co-educational Islamic school in Melbourne, Australia, traces its roots back to a late 20th century Turkish community. First recognised in 1995 as the ‘Islamic College of Northwestern […]
Read more »Distributed practice or mass practice: which should you use and when?
As a teacher, it’s important that you give your students plenty of time to practise the information you’ve taught them in class. Distributed practice and mass practice are two common […]
Read more »How to build positive relationships between teacher and student
As a teacher, you have the incredible responsibility of facilitating learning in your classroom, which includes establishing positive, meaningful teacher and student relationships. Building strong connections is key for creating […]
Read more »Why does equity in education matter
Equity in education lies at the heart of every successful classroom. When all students are granted equal access to learning materials and resources, they can reach their full potential and […]
Read more »Teaching effective problem-solving through PSMTs
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) has introduced Problem Solving and Modelling Tasks (PSMTs) into the maths curriculum for students from years 6 to 12, including students completing the […]
Read more »Strategies for improving your students’ spelling
Spelling can be challenging for some students, but by leveraging the Direct Instruction Spelling Mastery program, you can help your students vastly improve their accuracy and confidence with spelling. Read […]
Read more »What are the 10 high impact teaching strategies?
The “high impact teaching strategies” (HITS) are a collection of 10 instructional practices that can be used to improve student learning. Based on the findings of thousands of studies from […]
Read more »Eight learning strategies that will set your students up for success
It’s no secret that, to be successful in education, students need to have a solid foundation of knowledge and skills. But many teachers want to do more for their students […]
Read more »What is constructivism, and how can you apply it in your teaching?
As a teacher, you’re likely always on the lookout for new learning theories and teaching methods to apply in your classroom. If that’s the case, then you might be interested […]
Read more »What is digital citizenship, and how can you prepare your students?
In the 21st century, it’s impossible to overstate the role that technology plays in our lives. From the moment we wake up to the time we go to bed, we […]
Read more »What is agentic learning and why should you be encouraging it?
“Agentic”, meaning “having agency”, refers to having the power to act. In the context of the classroom, agentic learning is a type of learning that encourages active engagement in the […]
Read more »Build student confidence in the classroom using technology
It’s no secret that technology has had a profound impact on education. From online classes to using apps for homework, students today increasingly rely on technology to help them learn. […]
Read more »Top 5 reasons to use technology in your lesson
If you’re an educator who grew up with chalkboards, exercise books and H2 pencils, you may have some misgivings about implementing technology into the classroom. After all, you’re probably very […]
Read more »12 great digital brain breaks to help your class focus
It’s no secret that kids struggle to maintain focus and concentration in the classroom. The repercussions of this can be felt by teachers instantly – not to mention the long-lasting […]
Read more »The SAMR model explained with examples
Technology has the power to transform student learning, but with so much new technology available, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to evaluate. And with EdTech evolving rapidly across all education sectors […]
Read more »How to measure student engagement
Boosting student engagement is a priority for schools all across Australia – in fact, it was the most commonly identified priority in relation to how edtech should be used in […]
Read more »Why you should experiment with Project-based learning
The skills that we need to equip students with are changing, along with the world around them. So, teaching needs to evolve at the same time. Emergent teaching strategies may […]
Read more »5 ways to gamify your classroom and keep students motivated
Gamification is all about introducing elements of game design to non-game scenarios, such as the classroom. Applying the principles of game design within a classroom setting is nothing new; after […]
Read more »Getting creative with the ActivPanel part 2
The ActivPanel interactive display is an excellent canvas for creativity, offering a range of flexible solutions which support innovation in the classroom – so if you’re looking to unlock your […]
Read more »Top tips for supporting social learning in the classroom
One of the most important lessons we learned during the temporary shift to remote learning is that education is a fundamentally social experience, and children are always going to learn […]
Read more »Getting creative with the ActivPanel
Many children learn best when there’s a creative element to their activities – something that captures the imagination and opens up new ways of thinking. The ActivPanel gives teachers access […]
Read more »Combining device mirroring with in-class video cameras to boost engagement
Device mirroring, or ‘screen sharing’, gives students and teachers the ability to share content wirelessly from their personal devices to a larger display at the front of the classroom, such […]
Read more »4 ways to boost engagement in lessons with device mirroring
Device mirroring (or ‘screen sharing’) is a method that enables you to wirelessly duplicate or ‘mirror’ the content on your computer screen, tablet or smartphone to another screen. This feature […]
Read more »Supporting coding for all ages through the ActivPanel
Since coding became a compulsory element of the curriculum in Australia, we at Trinity College have been exploring how technology can bring the subject to life. We wanted to show […]
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